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Spaceport goes to court over land option

Jill Helton
Friday, January 14, 2022
A Superior Court judge will be allowed to examine Camden County’s purchase option agreement with Union Carbide before deciding whether to grant an injunction preventing the real estate transaction to proceed.
Neutral Zone Studios occupies a 9,600-square space off West William Street in Kingsland that owner Ray Tesi says is the area’s “best-kept secret.”

Neutral Zone Studios occupies a 9,600-square space off West William Street in Kingsland that owner Ray Tesi says is the area’s “best-kept secret.”

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Local studio offers 'Star Trek' experience

News Staff
Friday, January 14, 2022
For Ray Tesi, the lure of “Star Trek” was inescapable. “I was about 12 years old when it started in 1966, and I’ve been a fan ever since,” said Tesi, who owns the Neutral Zone Studios in Kingsland.
Recent community transmission index for Camden County, GA

Recent community transmission index for Camden County, GA

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COVID-19 cases on the rise again in Camden

Jill Helton
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Southeast Georgia Health System reported this week there have been 142 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the new year.
Opponents of the county’s spaceport project say more than 3,800 registered voters signed a petition to block the purchase of the Union Carbide property by Camden County.

Opponents of the county’s spaceport project say more than 3,800 registered voters signed a petition to block the purchase of the Union Carbide property by Camden County.

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Citizens’ petition prompts temporary restraining order

Jill Helton
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Along the county’s path to develop and license a commercial spaceport has been a growing chorus of opposition that culminated this week with a temporary restraining order and injunction against Camden County Board of Commissioners and a request for a special ballot referendum.
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FAA grants site license for Spaceport Camden

Jill Helton
Monday, December 20, 2021
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this morning that it has awarded Camden County with a launch site operator license for Spaceport Camden. The license will allow the county to host up to 12 small vehicle launches per year.
Urban camping was the subject of discussion at a recent Kingsland City Council meeting. (illustrative photo)

Urban camping was the subject of discussion at a recent Kingsland City Council meeting. (illustrative photo)

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Council targets 'urban camping' in new ordinance

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The ordinance uses the phrase “urban camping,” but the policy adopted by the Kingsland City Council at its last meeting is more to give a tool to law enforcement to move homeless people off public property.
Camden County deputies were involved in a fatal shooting while serving an arrest warrant Friday.

Camden County deputies were involved in a fatal shooting while serving an arrest warrant Friday.

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GBI investigating deputy-involved shooting

Jill Helton
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
A Waverly man was shot and killed by Camden County deputies just before noon Friday while they were serving an arrest warrant for three felony counts of exploitation of children.
North Atlantic Right Whale No. 3560, Snow Cone, swims with her calf while entangled in heavy fishing gear off Cumberland Island, Ga., on Dec. 2.

North Atlantic Right Whale No. 3560, Snow Cone, swims with her calf while entangled in heavy fishing gear off Cumberland Island, Ga., on Dec. 2.

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Entangled whale, calf spotted off Fernandina Beach

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
It’s a provoking sight — a female North Atlantic right whale, one of the largest and most endangered species in the world, swimming with a serious injury and wrapped in heavy fishing gear next to her calf. Snow Cone, also known in the North Atlantic Right Whale Catalog as No.
CCHS students pose for a group photo during their trip to Hawaii this week for the 80th anniversary ceremonies to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor.

CCHS students pose for a group photo during their trip to Hawaii this week for the 80th anniversary ceremonies to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor.

CCHS band, chorus students march in Pearl Harbor parade

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Members of the Camden County High School Band and Chorus are honored to be in Hawaii this week and marched in the Pearl Harbor parade on Tuesday.
Synergy Recycling is located off Kinlaw Road in the county industrial park.

Synergy Recycling is located off Kinlaw Road in the county industrial park.

Citizens blame recycling plant for strong fumes

Jill Helton
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Several citizens complained to the Camden County Board of Commissioners during a regular meeting Tuesday about strong odors in their neighborhood that is infringing on their quality of life and causing health concerns.